Glossary Term: rejection sensitive dysphoria

Definition: A psychological condition characterized by extreme emotional response or distress to the perception or fear of being rejected, usually occurring in the context of interpersonal relationships.

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Why do I feel so rejected by my spouse? Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

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“I struggle with rejection, even when I haven’t actually been rejected.” If that lands for you, there’s a name for it: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and it’s closely tied to ADHD. Here’s what RSD is, how it quietly damages a marriage…

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